2001 Honda Accord vs 2001 Saab 9-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Honda Accord | 2001 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 920 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 276 | 54 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 142 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 405 | 4 |
| Power Train | 209 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 78 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 1 |
| Structure | 47 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 43 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 14 |
| Seat Belts | 36 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 46 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 33 | 0 |
| Stalling | 31 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
2001 Honda Accord
2001 Saab 9-3
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.